The is a

kei car Kei car is the smallest category of Japanese expressway-legal motor vehicles. The term ''kei'' is a shortening of , (kanji: ), which translates to English as "light vehicle" (). With restricted dimensions and engine specifications, owners ...

produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer

Daihatsu is a Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. One of the oldest surviving Japanese internal combustion engine manufacturers, the company was known for building three-wheeled vehicles and off-road vehicle ...

that was sold between 2006 and 2009. The production of the vehicle began in 2006, after having revealed it as a

concept car A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle or show vehicle) is a car made to showcase new styling or new technology. Concept cars are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not ...

named "SK Tourer" earlier in the same year. It was available in three grade levels: R, RS and RS Limited. The Sonica was discontinued in April 2009. The name "Sonica" is derived from the word "sonic". File:Daihatsu SONICA rear.jpg, Rear view File:2007-2009 Daihatsu Sonica.jpg, 2007–2009 Sonica

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